Louise Trotter Leaves Carven—And Heads To Bottega Veneta!
Congratulations are in order for Louise Trotter, who’s been named Bottega Veneta‘s new creative director! Trotter was most recently creative director of Carven, a post she’ll be leaving on January 24. Trotter brought a sophisticated, chic touch to her Carven collections since her tenure began in 2023; and though she’s moving onto new beginnings, the brand will still host its Fall 2025 show in February. Her appointment at Bottega coincides with the exit of Matthieu Blazy—who’s just been named creative director at Chanel.
Louise Trotter (Courtesy of Bottega Venta)
Polly Mellen Dies At 100
Legendary fashion editor Polly Mellen has passed away, according to Town & Country. She was 100 yeas old. Mellen made her mark in the fashion industry as the fashion editor for both Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, followed by a tenure as Allure‘s creative director from 1991 to 1999. Mellen retired from fashion in 2001, but continued to appear in industry media—including the doc In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye. Her various accomplishments include the CFDA’s 1994 Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as her numerous covers and editorials with collaborators including Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Helmut Newton. She is survived by her two children.
Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Polly Mellen and Christy Turlington at the 6th Annual Fashion Group Night of Stars Gala at The Plaza Hotel, October 29, 1989 (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Milan Men’s Fashion Week Announces Initial Fall 2025 Shows
Grab your passports! Milan Fashion Week Men’s will showcase Fall 2025’s menswear lines from January 17 to March 21, 2025, according to a WWD. The event immediately follows Pitti Uomo, held from January 14 to 17. Next season’s slate of shows includes returning names Prada, Giorgio Armani, Magliano, Dunhill, Zegna, Brioni, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Brunello Cucinelli, Woolrich, Brioni, Kiton, Tod’s, Santoni, and Canali, among others. However, notably absent from the calendar are Gucci, Fendi, and DSquared2, which all opted to host co-ed shows during Milan Fashion Week instead.
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- Canali Spring 2025
Gap Reveals A New GapStudio Line By Zac Posen
Zac Posen‘s latest project for Gap? GapStudio! The beloved designer has just launched a new line within the retailer, kickstarting with its holiday drop on Gap.com. The first collection of elevated pieces includes motorcycle jackets and slinky maxi and knee-length dresses retailing from $128 to $248, all in a chic palette of black, white, and dark red. All can be seen in the label’s accompanying campaign, starring Lindsey Wixson. However, this is just the beginning; GapStudio’s set to expand in stores in Spring 2025, continuing Posen’s successful run as Gap Inc.’s creative director and executive vice president.
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All images: Courtesy of Gap
Selena Gomez Is Engaged To Benny Blanco!
She’s a marquise diamond! Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially engaged. Gomez broke the big news in a viral post on Instagram last night, romantically captioning the photo series, “Forever begins now.” Of course, let’s not forget the dazzling marquise-cut diamond ring Blanco picked out, which is estimated to be worth between $200,000 to $1 million, according to W magazine. The couple first hard-launched their relationship in December 2023.
Selena Gomez (Getty Images)
Additional reporting by Madison Coombs.
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